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OTTAWA UPDATE

OTTAWA UPDATE. Ted Mackay, Director Highway, Border and Motor Carrier Policy Transport Canada November 8, 2012. Table Of Contents. Overview of Transport Canada Beyond the Border Gateways and Trade Corridors Key Current Files. Transport, Infrastructure, and Communities Portfolio.

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OTTAWA UPDATE

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  1. OTTAWA UPDATE Ted Mackay, Director Highway, Border and Motor Carrier Policy Transport Canada November 8, 2012

  2. Table Of Contents Overview of Transport Canada Beyond the Border Gateways and Trade Corridors Key Current Files

  3. Transport, Infrastructure, and Communities Portfolio Shared Governance Organizations Minister Minister of State Canada Port Authorities (17) Local/Canadian Airport Authorities (21) Buffalo and Fort Erie Public Bridge Authority NAV Canada Oshawa Harbour Commission Saint John Harbour Bridge Authority St. Lawrence Seaway Management Corporation Infrastructure Canada Transport Canada Transportation Crown Corporations Atlantic Pilotage Authority Ridley Terminals Inc. Great Lakes Pilotage Authority VIA Rail Canada Inc. Administrative Tribunal /Agencies Laurentian Pilotage Authority Marine Atlantic Inc. Transportation Appeal Tribunal of Canada Canadian Air Transport Security Authority Pacific Pilotage Authority Canadian Transportation Agency Federal Bridge Corporation Limited and subsidiaries Blue Water Bridge Canada Canada Post Corporation Ship Source Oil Pollution Fund

  4. New Deputy Minister Louis Lévesque effective November 12, 201 former Deputy Minister of International Trade New Assistant Deputy Minister (Policy) Scott Streiner effective November 5, 2012 former Executive Director of Aerospace Review at Industry Canada Transport Canada – New Leadership

  5. Efficient Transportation System Clean Transportation System Safe Transportation System Secure Transportation System Operational Priorities • Strengthen TC’s oversight function to improve transportation safety and security. • Help make Canada’s critical transportation infrastructure safer and more efficient. • Continue to renew TC’s policy framework to ensure policies, programs and regulations meet needs of transportation system over next 15 years. • Support workforce through transformational changes. • Continue to strengthen TC’s management controls and practices. Transport Canada Priorities (2012-13)

  6. December 7, 2011, Action Plan with 32 initiatives Initiatives in which TC leads or participates: Border Infrastructure Investment Plan Border Wait Time Measurement Technology Preclearance and Pre-Inspection Enhanced Domain Awareness Framework for Swiftly Managing Traffic in Emergencies (Marine) Mutual Recognition of Air Cargo Integrated Cargo Security Strategy Mutual Recognition of Outbound Checked Baggage Increased Harmonized NEXUS Benefits Single Window Initiative Beyond The Border – Transport Canada Role

  7. Gateways: Aligning Transport and International Trade Asia-Pacific Gateway and Corridor Initiative North America's closest ports to Asia Atlantic Gateway and Trade Corridor North America's closest ports to Europe, Latin America and ships transiting the Suez Canal Ontario-Quebec Continental Gateway and Trade Corridor

  8. Asia-Pacific Gateway and Corridor Initiative Private Investment and Innovation Private sector investments in infrastructure totaling $13.3B by 2014 Policy Renewal Improvements to efficiency Example: Amalgamation of Lower BC Mainland Port Authorities Strategic Infrastructure 47 projects worth $3.5B, including $1.4B from Government of Canada Security & Border Efficiency Ensuring secure and efficient movement of goods and people Example: Container screening at Prince Rupert port 21stCentury Governance Innovative partnerships such as Performance Table and Skills Table

  9. Atlantic Gateway and Trade Corridor Strategy Governance Policy coordination among federal / provincial governments and private sector Example: Atlantic Gateway Advisory Council International Trade Promotion and Marketing Strategic international marketing : events, trade shows, missions, business-to-business, research, website Policy and Regulatory Issues Governments and private sector cooperate to address policy / regulatory issues impacting competitiveness Strategic Infrastructure 20 projects with federal funding of up to $250M, expected to leverage $600M in total investments

  10. Continental Gateway and Trade Corridor • Current Status • Canada’s economic heartland has a fully integrated transportation system, providing a net competitive advantage for Canada-U.S. and international trade • But congestion, capacity and efficiency issues will limit future growth • Key Priorities/Issues • Construction of the new Detroit River International Crossing • Ongoing discussions and collaboration with key stakeholders to identify needs, freight transportation impediments and develop potential solutions: Position the Great Lakes -St. Lawrence Maritime Corridor for the future Explore options on integration of all modes in the supply chain Optimize Metropolitan International Goods Movement in Greater Montreal and Greater Toronto

  11. Key Current Files Detroit River International Crossing • On June 25, 2012, Prime Minister and Michigan Governor announced agreement to build new publicly-owned bridge crossing between Windsor and Detroit. Ballast Water • Compatible rules are needed to support trade, both regionally and internationally. Our two countries must work together towards non-discriminatory requirements that are actionable, practicable and protective. National Long-Term Infrastructure Plan • Government of Canada launched process / consultations to develop new long-term infrastructure plan beyond 2014 expiry of Building Canada Plan.

  12. Questions? Ted Mackay Director - Highway, Border and Motor Carrier Policy Transport Canada 613-991-5981 ted.mackay@tc.gc.ca

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